Wealth management

The country’s sixth-largest IBD is shifting its management ranks in a change prompted by the fiduciary rule.

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"At least 50% of our assets are three generations or more," explains Bob White of HighTower.

Surviving spouses will either receive their own Social Security benefit or the survivor's benefit, whichever is higher. But they also may get pushed to a higher tax bracket, which. in turn, could mean higher taxes on Social Security benefits.

Raymond James grabbed five multi-million teams in a month. Other firms to see big transitions include Wells Fargo and Ameriprise.

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"I probably spent the first three years in the business not opening my mouth with clients and just learning from him," says J.R. Gondeck of HighTower.

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The move marks the second wirehouse poach for the firm in as many months.

The firm said they now have lower net expenses than comparable offerings at Vanguard.

The nation’s largest independent broker-dealer has had a net loss of 121 advisors this year, mostly to three major OSJs.

The negotiations come as asset managers seek to increase the amount of money they oversee amid growing pressure to slash fees.

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The execs were moved up to roles overseeing key markets in the New York Tri-State and mid-Atlantic regions.

The group previously generated almost $2 million in annual revenue, according to their new employer.

The advisors come from a firm reported to manage over $5 billion in assets.

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